noun
frankfurter
FRANK-fur-tur/ˈfræŋkfɜːrtər/
A seasoned sausage commonly served in a bun.
A frankfurter rests in a bun beneath a line of mustard.
Etymology
Frankfurter means “of Frankfurt,” with “sausage” understood. The American food received the name because it resembled a smoked beef-and-pork sausage associated with that German city.
In context
for mini baguettes try to find a baguette slightly smaller than your Frankfurter
More examples
- The vendor grilled several frankfurters.
- A line of mustard topped the frankfurter.
- She served the frankfurter with potato salad.
Forms
frankfurter · frankfurters
Similar words
- hot dog
- Hot dog can name the sausage or the whole bun-and-sausage serving; frankfurter names the sausage.
- sausage
- Sausage is broader; frankfurter is a particular seasoned type.